Happy Mother's Day!

My ten year old is a maker.  She is constantly making stuff, from rubber band bracelets to fabric baskets embellished with the sweetest embroidery you ever saw (she taught herself), to elaborate creations involving cardboard, Saran Wrap, sequins and pin wheels.  She really doesn't stop, sometimes not even for sleep.  

This morning I woke at my usual time to let our puppies out.  I could tell my daughter was already on the go because every light in the house was on and her pink coat was on the floor.  I wondered what took her outside so early as I poured my coffee but it didn't take much looking to see what she was up to.  I found the first of what will likely be many sweet things she creates just for me today.  

She loves holidays and has the most generous heart I've ever known.  I feel so lucky to be the recipient of her thoughtful, enthusiastic, personalized creativity.  She's giving a little piece of herself and I cherish it.